Homeownership

June 1, 2023

Eight Ways To Save Money On Your Natural Gas Bill

If you rely on gas, the expense can be significant for households and businesses. In winter you’re heating the premises and in summer cooling them off, not to mention year round need for hot water. But there are some ways to reduce your costs. Here are eight ideas to help you save money on your future gas bills.

Family Matters

March 23, 2023

Planning For A Successful Long-Distance Move

Moving is rough and considered one of the most stressful experiences people can go through. That stress can intensify when moving thousands of miles across the country. You may need to move for work or family obligations, or maybe your company is making remote work permanent and you can live in an idyllic hideaway.

Homeownership

November 3, 2022

Is New Construction The Right Choice For You?

There are obvious reasons, both from a financial standpoint and for aesthetics. For example, the homebuyer won’t be living in a house previously occupied by strangers and may have all the latest energy- and cost-saving features.

Homeownership

September 8, 2022

When To Call In A Professional?

Contemplating a home improvement project? You are not alone. Millions of other homeowners do this every year, taking a critical look at their surroundings and thinking about what they could do to make their properties better. There are many important benefits to a home improvement project, from enhancing the look and mood of a space with a lighting upgrade to improving living space by turning that dark, dank basement into a rec room.

Financial Wellness

July 14, 2022

Ways For Renters To Reduce Energy Bills

e cost of energy at the pump and in the home has been rising considerably. Homeowners have the option to reduce their energy bills by installing solar panels, upgrading their boiler and thermostat, and a host of other changes. Unfortunately renters don’t have that option.

Homeownership

June 23, 2022

Buying In A Transitional Housing Market

The combination of rising interest rates, persistent inflation, and continued home-price increases means the start of a transitional period and lower competition in the housing market, predict economists including Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors. Don’t expect it to become an outright buyer’s market anytime soon, however.

Financial Wellness

April 14, 2022

Buying A Home In The Next Year? Plan Ahead.

If you want to buy a house in the next 12 months – you’ll need some hard work and a bit of luck. But you can improve your help your chances of success, and your wallet, with a plan.

Homeownership

April 7, 2022

Finding an Oasis in the Housing Market Wilderness

Here are some factors to consider when projecting what the future holds for an area where you are considering buying.

Homeownership

April 1, 2022

How To Compete For Homes In A Tight Market

Houses are rocketing in price and demand has been outpacing supply, spurred on by low interest rates and the fear that they will rise significantly through 2022. This is leaving prospective home buyers scrambling to find something affordable. But there are sensible strategies that can help you stay sane and in the game.

Homeownership

September 13, 2021

Prepare Your Home And Budget For Winter

Falling leaves, cooler weather, and shorter days are seasonal reminders to prepare our homes for winter. A little preparation and…Continue Reading

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